Bassersdorf: population and statistics
Bassersdorf has a population of 12,358 (2025) across 9.0 km², or 1,368 people per km². It ranks 130 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 12,358 residents
- 9.0 km²
- 1,368 people/km²
- 459 m
Key points
Among the 160 municipalities in Zürich, Bassersdorf ranks No. 27 by population.
Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant: 4,068 kWh/inh. in Bassersdorf, compared with an average of 4,465 kWh/inh. in Zürich and 7,100 kWh/inh. nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: 6.9% in Bassersdorf, compared with an average of 20.9% in Zürich and 22.4% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,166 kWh a year here.
Bassersdorf in numbers
Where is Bassersdorf?
Population of Bassersdorf over time
Bassersdorf had 11,580 residents in 2015 and 12,358 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 11,924 |
| 2021 | 11,960 |
| 2022 | 12,062 |
| 2023 | 12,186 |
| 2024 | 12,301 |
| 2025 | 12,358 |
Did you know?
- “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Entities listed in the commercial register”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,265 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.9 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Nürensdorf, 1.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Kloten (22,017 residents), 3.5 km away.
All indicators for Bassersdorf
Value for the municipality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the municipality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | Bassersdorf | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.1% | 17.6% | 20.7% | ranked 1,385 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bassersdorf | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 5,583 | 810,666 | 4,927,050 | ranked 168 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 6.9% | 20.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,728 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 39.4% | 27.3% | 25.3% | ranked 172 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 60.7% | 50.5% | 69.5% | ranked 1,332 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Bassersdorf | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 77.9% | 63.4% | 53.5% | ranked 141 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 11.6% | 20.2% | 13.7% | ranked 1,086 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 5.2% | 5.4% | 12.4% | ranked 1,425 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.4% | 8.1% | 1.4% | ranked 889 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 278 | 33,320 | 329,600 | ranked 310 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 556.9 kW | 571.3 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,625 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 50.3 GWh/year | 7,291 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 323 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 4,068 kWh/inh. | 4,465 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,748 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bassersdorf | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 650 | 126,784 | 728,011 | ranked 206 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 843 | 132,519 | 762,757 | ranked 160 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 68.2 | 81.2 | 64.9 | ranked 779 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 63.7% | 67.3% | 65.7% | ranked 1,081 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 31.6% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 675 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bassersdorf | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 4,577 | 1,149,866 | 5,679,518 | ranked 210 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 370.4 | 704.2 | 362.9 | ranked 876 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 76.8% | 81.6% | 63.6% | ranked 419 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 22.2% | 16.2% | 24.2% | ranked 977 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Bassersdorf | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 27.9% | 29.2% | 18.9% | ranked 392 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Bassersdorf
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bassersdorf?
Bassersdorf has 12,358 residents (2025), ranking 130 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Bassersdorf?
Bassersdorf covers 9.0 km², with a density of 1,368 people per km².
Is the population of Bassersdorf growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Bassersdorf went from 11,580 to 12,358, a change of +6.7%.
Where is Bassersdorf?
Bassersdorf is in Zürich. It belongs to Bezirk Bülach (district). Latitude 47.443, longitude 8.628.
Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant: what is the figure for Bassersdorf?
In Bassersdorf, “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant” stands at 4,068 kWh/inh. (2026), ranking 1,748 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 9,356 kWh/inh..
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Bassersdorf?
In Bassersdorf, “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946” stands at 6.9% (2026), ranking 1,728 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Bassersdorf?
In Bassersdorf, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,166 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Bassersdorf?
The nearest to Bassersdorf are Nürensdorf (1.6 km), Dietlikon (2.7 km), Lindau (3.3 km), Kloten (3.5 km), Wangen-Brüttisellen (3.7 km).